Teachers
Aligned. Committed. Dynamic.
Our teachers have a collective 100 years of experience leading groups in yoga, meditation, breath, dance and other mind body practices.
Delia Brett
Delia Brett
Delia Brett, ERYT500 — I’m the current owner of Green Room Yoga, an experienced registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, a Yoga Shred® certified teacher, Certified Energy Codes® Facilitator, and certified Transformational Coach. I’ve been teaching yoga since 2003 and a regular teacher at Green Room Yoga since 2008, when the studio first moved from Alix Rodrigues’ living room onto Hastings Street.
I’ve been immersed in movement, dance, and yoga for over 30 years. As a master Contact Dance practitioner, co-founder of the arts company MACHiNENOiSY, and longtime facilitator of creative process, my work has always centered on guiding people toward authenticity and embodied presence.
My classes are both playful and rigorous, fluid and strong. Not a stickler for rules, my approach is personable, experiential, and experimental. I see yoga as an evolving practice—one that grows alongside new understandings of myofascial anatomy, biology, and neuroplasticity. My three decades of dance and contact improvisation give me a deep sense of the biomechanics and physics of motion, while my studies with Thomas Myers, Gil Hedley, and Sadie Nardini gave me the models and language to teach this felt understanding of physics clearly and effectively.
After more than two decades of teaching, I’m venturing into subtler realms. These days, my practice is less about chasing shapes and more about guiding awareness—through movement, stillness, and breath—back to the elemental spark of joy: the spirit of play and experimentation.
Beyond teaching yoga, my work as a Women-Centered Coach through Art Full Well Coaching extends this devotion to relational, heart-centered transformation—helping people shift old patterns, reclaim creative energy, and live more fully aligned lives. Learn more about me at www.deliamoves.com/about-delia
Candice Baldwin
Candice Baldwin Candice’s natural curiosity about her own healing from injuries and trauma lead her to 20+ year yoga practice. This enthusiasm to learn and serve others on their healing journey lead her to pursue her life as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and educator, while her African ancestry and autism has made her passionate about calling in the BIPOC and neurodivergent communities.
She is a 500 RYT, 200hr Himalayan Kriya Yoga teacher, Swing Yoga teacher, and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Her approach in yoga therapy and education is building a practice and educational environment around the needs of the people she serves, working with blind and partially sighted peoples, 50+ population and people living with injuries, trauma, neurodivergence and chronic illness. Learn more about Candice at https://vidyatherapeuticyoga.ca/ Follow her on IG @vidyatherapeuticyoga
Joni Cooke
Joni Cooke I offer a traditional hatha flow which is deep and strong and gentle, and also a specific nervous system yoga class especially to help neurodivergent folx.
I began my yogic studies in India in 1995 while studying Katak dance as part of a fine arts program at university. It was very traditional yoga taught one-on-one by a serene old Hatha Yoga Master. Seeds were planted. Coming face to face with my "monkey mind" I humbly became a student of the "Svadhyaya" (knowledge of Self) branches of Vedic practices which ask the student to study their "fluctuations of mind". I eventually moved to a Monastery to deepen into meditation with a Japanese Zen master. There was no asana practice at the monastery but we were taught to embody the Buddhist principles of self regulation using all six senses. This is the foundation of my nervous system specialization.
My commitment to understand the connection between body and mind led me to work as a Registered Shiatsu Massage Therapist. Over 35 years this vocation reminds me daily about the importance of yoga, deep breathing, good alignment and strength. Health and self-awareness has been my life-long passion. I'm also a student and teacher of Contact Improvisation dance, so my hatha classes are shot-through with all the various insights of this embodiment practice. My first yoga teacher used to say: "Kindness, humour and wisdom, more important than words. Teach by BEING a Yogi."
In the summer months I shape-shift into a gardening fiend on a small plot of land on Salt Spring Island. Green Room yoga students have been known to enjoy the occasional pound of salad mix if there’s extra. Discover more about me at https://www.dancingcraneshiatsu.com/
Anastasiia Kravchynska
Anastasiia Kravchynska. I’m Ana, a passionate yoga teacher (RYT-500) and therapist with a deep commitment to making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, ability, body type, background, or experience. My teaching methodology is rooted in the belief that yoga is a practice for all, and I welcome individuals from all walks of life with open arms.My teaching style is characterized by three core values: inquiry, safety, and quality. I create a safe and compassionate space where students can explore their bodies and needs without feeling obligated. I aim to guide you in reconnecting with your own body, empowering you to reclaim it and listen to its unique needs.
Let's embark on this path of inner exploration and reconnect with the wisdom that resides within. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, my classes are an open invitation to discover the beauty of your own body and mind, where we celebrate diversity, compassion, and the joy of self-discovery. Together, we can find peace, acceptance, and a sense of belonging, no matter where you are in your journey. Discover more about me at https://www.yogawithanastasiia.com. Follow me on IG @anayoga
Jennifer McLeish-Lewis
Jennifer McLeish Lewis I took my first yoga class at "Loony ($1) Fridays" in 1999 at the back my ballet school. I became a teacher in 2004. I trained at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga under devotees of Baba Hari Dass, learning the eight limbs of classical Ashtanga Yoga. Since completing my basic teacher's training, I have furthered my education by becoming certified as a Yin Yoga Instructor, an Asana as Prayer Instructor, a Prenatal Yoga Instructor and a Yoga Nidra Facilitator. I am also a certified Thai and Deep Tissue Massage practitioner as well as a professional Contemporary dancer and choreographer. My passion as a dancer, dedication to the philosophy of yoga, and my intuitive healing touch have led me to weave total body integration into the art of deep relaxation. Discover more about my work here. Follow me on IG @mydeeplistening
Odette Slater
Odette Slater I am an experienced yoga teacher, pilates teacher, doula and prenatal yoga teacher. I began studying and teaching yoga in the mid 1980’s in London, England while completing my dance degree. I started teaching because one of my first teachers in London, Danny Paradise encouraged me to. This was long before yoga teacher certification was even a thing. I continue to study with amazing acharyas and weave many ancient and contemporary teachings together in all my classes. I have been a student of the Vedas for over twenty years and enjoy weaving yoga philosophy and Sanskrit mantras into my asana classes. So, if you are in class with me, don’t be surprised if I start telling stories from these ancient texts!
I also work with women who are struggling with mental health and addiction (these woman are some of my greatest teachers), regularly facilitate Sounds Baths with my partner Ron and I am currently learning to lead Kirtan. Learn more about me at https://odetteslater.com
Sarah Rose Mercer
Sarah Rose Mercer, I am a yoga teacher and dancer. I began my yoga journey in 2018 with a 200-hour Teacher Training at Ajna Yoga in Victoria. Since then, I’ve deepened my practice with a 100-hour continuing education course. Currently, I’m furthering my studies in yoga history and philosophy through Yogic Studies and expanding my knowledge of yoga anatomy through Yoganatomy.
Driven by my passion for both philosophy and anatomy, I’m committed to continuous learning in order to make movement more accessible. Through my classes, I aim to cultivate spaces for non-judgmental exploration of movement, encouraging a deeper connection between body, mind, and the world around us.
Learn more about me at https://practiceyoga.studio/
Rachel Rocco
Rachel Rocco
It was in my late fifties, back in 2016 when my yoga teacher introduced me to the ancient practice of Qigong, and from that moment, I was hooked.
I began a daily Qigong routine, and it didn't take long to experience its remarkable benefits. The practice infused me with an overwhelming calm while nurturing my confidence and self-esteem.
As I delved deeper into this energetic medicine's philosophy, history, and extraordinary healing powers, I pursued my passion for Qigong by studying with Empty Mountain Institute and completing the Medical Qigong Therapist program. Qigong’s holistic worldview seamlessly intertwined with my identity as a lesbian feminist, enhancing my connection to the natural world and the universal forces.
Through the practice of Qigong, I experienced a revitalization of my long-abandoned spiritual life, embracing a sense of wonder and reverence once again. This exploration led me to befriend and truly comprehend my emotional body, recognizing it as an integral part of my inner universe's vast and intricate landscape. Discovering my energetic anatomy felt like a homecoming—a reunion with my true self.
Now retired from my arts administrator and fundraiser career, I reside alongside my long-time partner in East Vancouver, BC. I am working towards meeting the requirements for my Master of Medical Qigong certification, driven by a fascination and curiosity to deepen my knowledge and understanding of this profound practice.
My journey with Qigong has not only transformed my life but has also allowed me to align my values and beliefs with a practice that encompasses healing, interconnectedness, and a deep reverence for the natural world. Through classes, energy treatments, and personalized programs, I actively guide individuals in cultivating their innate healing abilities, empowering them to awaken their own inner healers.
